Status:
valid
Authors:
Desc.
Source:
tro
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Soc. Bot. France 4: 89 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255629
Common Names
- Kalanchoe quadrangularis
- Quadrangular Kalanchoe
- Quadrangular Plant
Description
Kalanchoe quadrangularis (also called Square-stemmed Kalanchoe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Crassulaceae family. It is native to Madagascar. It is found in dry forests, scrub forests, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Kalanchoe quadrangularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating colds, coughs, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kalanchoe quadrangularis has small, white flowers that are clustered in a spike. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kalanchoe quadrangularis is a succulent native to Madagascar. It is a low-growing succulent with green leaves and yellow flowers. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. To propagate from cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of the stems and root them in a moist, well-draining potting mix. To propagate from seeds, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. Place the pot in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Kalanchoe quadrangularis
Kalanchoe quadrangularis is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Kalanchoe quadrangularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kalanchoe quadrangularis?
Kalanchoe quadrangularis
What is the common name of Kalanchoe quadrangularis?
Quadrangular Kalanchoe
What is the natural habitat of Kalanchoe quadrangularis?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
Species in the Kalanchoe genus
Kalanchoe angolensis,
Kalanchoe antennifera,
Kalanchoe cherukondensis,
Kalanchoe bogneri,
Kalanchoe brachyloba,
Kalanchoe bhidei,
Kalanchoe chevalieri,
Kalanchoe welwitschii,
Kalanchoe velutina,
Kalanchoe inaurata,
Kalanchoe humifica,
Kalanchoe humilis,
Kalanchoe hauseri,
Kalanchoe hametorum,
Kalanchoe lokarana,
Kalanchoe leblancae,
Kalanchoe lindmanii,
Kalanchoe longifolia,
Kalanchoe lubangensis,
Kalanchoe latisepala,
Kalanchoe laciniata,
Kalanchoe laetivirens,
Kalanchoe lanceolata,
Kalanchoe lateritia,
Kalanchoe craibii,
Kalanchoe crenata,
Kalanchoe deficiens,
Kalanchoe curvula,
Kalanchoe cymbifolia,
Kalanchoe campanulata,
Kalanchoe faustii,
Kalanchoe fedtschenkoi,
Kalanchoe fernandesii,
Kalanchoe flaurantia,
Kalanchoe delagoensis,
Kalanchoe dinklagei,
Kalanchoe farinacea,
Kalanchoe elizae,
Kalanchoe scapigera,
Kalanchoe schliebenii,
Kalanchoe sanctula,
Kalanchoe salazarii,
Kalanchoe rosulata,
Kalanchoe tetramera,
Kalanchoe teixeirae,
Kalanchoe ndotoensis,
Kalanchoe richaudii,
Kalanchoe montana,
Kalanchoe olivacea,
Kalanchoe manginii,
Species in the Crassulaceae family
Adromischus alstonii,
Adromischus bicolor,
Adromischus caryophyllaceus,
Adromischus cooperi,
Adromischus cristatus,
Adromischus diabolicus,
Adromischus fallax,
Adromischus filicaulis,
Adromischus hemisphericus,
Adromischus humilis,
Adromischus inamoenus,
Adromischus leucophyllus,
Adromischus liebenbergii,
Adromischus maculatus,
Adromischus mammillaris,
Adromischus marianae,
Adromischus maximus,
Adromischus montium-klinghardtii,
Adromischus nanus,
Adromischus phillipsiae,
Adromischus roaneanus,
Adromischus schuldtianus,
Adromischus sphenophyllus,
Adromischus subdistichus,
Adromischus subviridis,
Adromischus triflorus,
Adromischus trigynus,
Adromischus umbraticola,
Adromischus coleorum,
Adromischus cooperi,
Adromischus montium-klinghardtii,
Adromischus triflorus,
Aeonium loartei,
Aeonium uhlii,
Aeonium aguajilvense,
Aeonium aizoon,
Aeonium anagense,
Aeonium anagensis,
Aeonium appendiculatum,
Aeonium arboreum,
Aeonium aureum,
Aeonium balsamiferum,
Aeonium barbatum,
Aeonium beltranii,
Aeonium bollei,
Aeonium burchardii,
Aeonium canariense,
Aeonium castellodecorum,
Aeonium castello-paivae,
Aeonium ciliatum,